Hollywood Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Hollywood during May 2024 reveals a distinct pattern in the area's crime profile. With 9 property crimes reported against 4 violent crimes, property-related offences dominate the monthly tally, a trend consistent with built-up areas where retail and residential activity intersect. This contrast may partly explain the area's overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which sits 53.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour accounted for nearly 40% of all crimes, suggesting that localised social dynamics and public space usage play a significant role in shaping the crime picture. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contribute to this pattern, with alcohol-related incidents and public disorder emerging as recurring themes. The relatively low levels of violent crime, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences (17.4% of total crimes), align with the area's character as a quieter, more residential built-up zone within Bromsgrove. However, the prominence of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights the need for ongoing community engagement strategies to address these specific challenges.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with three categories experiencing significant changes. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent offence, but its rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents—3% above the UK average—suggests a unique local dynamic. Conversely, violent crime fell sharply, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 60% from 10 to 4 incidents, a reduction that may reflect seasonal changes in public activity patterns. Property crimes also exhibited mixed movement: while shoplifting doubled from 0 to 2 incidents, vehicle crime dropped by two-thirds from 3 to 1, possibly indicating shifts in parking habits or increased security measures. The rise in criminal damage and arson (from 0 to 4 incidents) presents a new challenge, though it remains below the UK average. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 53.6% gap between Hollywood's crime rate and the UK average, which underscores the area's relative safety despite the fluctuations in specific offence types. This contrast highlights the importance of maintaining targeted interventions for anti-social behaviour and property crime while leveraging the positive trends in reducing violent incidents.

Comparing May 2024 to April, Hollywood's crime rate rose by 4.3% from 3.7 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a modest increase that does not significantly alter the area's overall safety profile. On a daily basis, the 23 reported crimes over 31 days translate to approximately 1 crime per day, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing their risk. When scaled to the population of 5,970, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 260 residents—a rate that remains well below the UK average. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to national figures, offers a tangible perspective for residents: the likelihood of encountering a crime in Hollywood is far lower than in most other parts of the UK. The slight increase in crime rate compared to the previous month may be attributed to seasonal factors such as extended evenings and bank holidays, which can influence patterns of public behaviour. However, the overall trajectory remains one of relative stability, with the area continuing to perform significantly better than the national average in key categories like violent crime and property theft.